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Peanut Butter Granola Bars

These no-bake bars blend peanut butter, honey, and brown sugar into a sweet, nutty glue that holds together oats, granola, and puffed rice for a mix of crunch and chew. Studded with chocolate chips and dried fruit, Peanut Butter Granola Bars make a tasty lunchbox treat or grab-and-go snack that satisfies without feeling heavy.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook5 mins
  • Serves24
  • DifficultyEasy
Peanut Butter Granola Bars
  1. 1

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the peanut butter with the honey. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved; bring the mixture to a simmer for 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the granola, oats, rice cereal, chocolate chips, and fruit; pour the peanut butter mixture over the granola mixture and fold to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Grease a cake pan. Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared pan and press it into an even layer. Let it cool at room temperature until set, about 15 minutes, before cutting into bars.

About This Recipe

Peanut Butter Granola Bars is an American breakfast recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 24, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Dried Fruit, and Granola. Each serving provides about 133.68 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Peanut Butter Granola Bars?
It is an American recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
What is Peanut Butter Granola Bars made of?
The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chips, Dried Fruit, Granola, Honey. The full list of 8 is above.
How long does it take to make Peanut Butter Granola Bars?
About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 133.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Peanut Butter Granola Bars easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.

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